Nutritionist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Nutritionists pass on scientific food knowledge and advice about the effects of diet and nutrition on health and wellbeing.

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Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet

Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.
Write research reports and other publications to document and communicate research findings.
Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.
Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.
Coordinate diet counseling services.
Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, or nutrition standards for school programs.
Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
Select, train, and supervise workers who plan, prepare, and serve meals.
Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals, such as low-fat, low-cholesterol, or chemical-free meals.
Prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment, and supplies.
Plan and prepare grant proposals to request program funding.
Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
Advise food service managers and organizations on sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning to assist with establishment, operation, and evaluation of food service facilities and nutrition programs.
Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.
Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for independent food service operations.
Confer with design, building, and equipment personnel to plan for construction and remodeling of food service units.

Average salary
42,800 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Nutritionist

Big gender gap

55,911 GBP
37,996 GBP

Average salary for part-time Nutritionist

Average salary for full-time Nutritionist

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22,304 GBP
21,414 GBP
29,166 GBP

42,800 GBP
37,996 GBP
55,911 GBP

Salary over time for Nutritionist

Salary for this role has increased over time

40,832 GBP
40,704 GBP
41,186 GBP
41,760 GBP
42,570 GBP
42,968 GBP
42,800 GBP
43,960 GBP
44,587 GBP

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Future outlook for Nutritionists

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Nutritionist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

33% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate
29% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
24% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need:

knowledge of training and educating
customer service skills
sensitivity and understanding
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to read English
the ability to work well with others
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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